Disney plans Goofy short with Pride of the Yankees package
Walt Disney schedules a Goofy cartoon to accompany Pride of the Yankees, a Lou Gehrig epic, in a joint release. The pairing aims to boost the double feature plan as other studios may follow. The project proceeds while Goldwyn and Disney push films and talent to meet July release timelines.
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Lamprecht Named Coe Male Animal in Campus Votes
Robert Lamprecht, senior from Eldora, was named the Male Animal of the Coe campus in a coed election held Thursday. The contest, arranged by Merlin Mc Culloch of Morrison Illinois, coincided with the showing of The Male at the Iowa theater beginning Friday. Lamprecht is a basketball letterman at Coe. his fraternity is Delta Phi.
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Weekend Theater Schedule Highlights This Week
The Gazette lists daily showtimes for Paramount Sunny Side Iowa State Palace Rialto Strand Rialto. Features include To the Shores of Tripoli Citizen Kane Shanghai Gesture Dudes are Pretty People Ride on Texas Million Dollar Baby and more with times varying by venue.
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Probate notice of estate of Susan Roylin in Iowa
The document lists the court authorized executor and parties to the estate of Susan Roylin, deceased, naming the county and state. It indicates validation of the will and ongoing probate proceedings with directions for payment to creditors and distribution of assets as required by law.
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Shanghai Gesture draws on old world evil and intrigue
A newspaper review discusses the Josef von Sternberg film Shanghai Gesture noting its melodrama and lurid casino setting Mother Gin Sling. It centers on Poppy the daughter of the evicted owner and includes Walter Huston as Sir Guy Charteris with Victor Mature in supporting roles.
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Dudes Are Pretty People on Bill with Two Cowboys
A strong feminine co feature titled Dudes Are Pretty People stars Jimmy Rogers son of Will Rogers Noah Bee ry Jr and the young woman Maredn in a light Western comedy about three performers and a blonde.
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The Poet of the People by Edgar A Guest
A light verse sketch describes Edgar A. Guest as the poet of the people. The narrator recalls a moment with a child asking for words to write and reflects on work, duty, and finding a moment to smile despite troubling times.
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Athletics and Photography Among Enlisted Men Note
Athletics and photography emerge as the leading hobbies among enlisted men in the United States armed forces. The report highlights broad participation and suggests these pastimes support morale and unit cohesion.
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Fragments Hint at Legal Filing by William
A fragmentary notice on the second day mentions a filing by William with county laws and a reference to attorneys Liddle and Paher.
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H. Yessler
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Local fair highlights and city notes from 1920s items
A 10 20 30 years ago recap mentions a cup award to Pilgrim Lodge in a membership drive. The Coe College Little Theatre presented Smilin’ Through, with farm prices listed including oats rye barley hay straw eggs and livestock values. David Warfield starred in The Return of Peter Grimm as Conn was named city building inspector succeeding O Callistus Starkie. Hog and cattle prices along with market figures are noted.
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Mrs Farr Visits New York Before Constantinople Trip
Mrs M L Farr leaves for New York City to visit her daughter Mrs William Boots before the Boots family sails with her husband to Constantinople Turkey for several years, where Mr Booth has secured a large contract job. The day features heavy all day snowfall and a high of 36. Local markets show wheat 92 corn 75 oats 54 rye 80 barley 75 hay 19 straw 9 hens 12 eggs 16 hogs 7.50 steers 7 lambs 4.50. Federation of Young People’s Societies of Cedar Rapids is organized at the Y M C A Manly Jackson elected president.
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Teacher D Talmadge Tetty Dies In Bonfire Accident
D Talmadge Tetty 47 a mathematics and science teacher at Francis Parker High School Chicago was burned to death Thursday after he fell into a bonfire on land he was clearing two and a half miles west of Crete to prepare for building a home.
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Vaudeville's Return Dream Sparks Mixed Parade of Acts
In Variety notes on vaudeville's possible return, Joe Laurie sketches a two and three a day program. If revived, acts include a solo female star, a juggler duo, a Paris troupe arrival, an international favorite, a film interlude, a fired performer sketch, and a sleepy dream sequence by a young girl.
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More Groups Join Flag Display Move
Two more organizations join the Cedar Rapids flag display push. Mrs. Andrew Petersen of the Woman's club Americanism committee outlines proper display methods for homes and processions.
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Film of China at War to Play at Rialto
The Rialto will show The Scorched Earth filmed under fire in China during the Sunday Monday and Tuesday o the week. It features actual fighting and aerial bombings and the refugees plight including Americans. Co feature will be Private Snuffy Smith from De Beck's comic strip starring Edgar Kennedy and Bud Duncan.
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Bud Duncan
Amos Cut Off From Wife Estate in Four Day Old Will
A will filed for probate in Los Angeles four days after divorce cuts F. Gosden known as Amos from his wife estate. The will leaves the estate and $5000 yearly income to the deceased wife’s two children and her mother.
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